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Kick off your 2025 with incredible performances of music, theatre, and dance!
Adrian Pang 彭耀順 as Ying Ruocheng (left) and Tom McCamus as Arthur Miller in Salesman in China. © David Hou, Stratford Festival, 2024

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A men bare foot is bathed in blue light walks around a white tent. © Vivien Gaumand Canada Indigenous
Qaumma Created by Vinnie Karetak and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory Jan 15 - 17, 2025
A man carrying suitcases walks into an illustration of a busy Chinese market. The script of the Death of a Salesman in English and Mandarin appears in the background. Canada   Ages 14+ Drama
Salesman in China 推销员在中国 Jan 16 - 25, 2025
Free Family Visual
Asian Community Arts Market A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Unity! Jan 18, 2025 - 10 AM EST
Classic Albums Live on stage as Prince Canada Rock R&B
Classic Albums Live: Prince Purple Rain Jan 18, 2025 - 8 PM EST
Akawui looking off camera and holding up his arm. © Hicham El Alj Canada Indigenous Hip-hop
Akawui Jan 18, 2025 - 8 PM EST
© Colleen Nolan Sold Out
Fringe Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan Jan 19, 2025 - 10 AM EST
Free Family Electronic
Capital Sessions with Cee and DJ Araño Free community house dance practice Jan 19, 2025 - 1:30 PM EST
Canada Free Classical Chamber
uOttawa School of Music uOttawa at the NAC Joyce Wong, flute & Ashley Carpenter, soprano Jan 20, 2025 - 7:30 PM EST
© Catherine Wilkie Free Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays Jan 21, 2025 - 10 AM EST
© Catherine Wilkie Free Workshops
SoulRhythms Jan 21, 2025 - 7 PM EST
© Conrad Gluch Canada Piano Opera
Adema Manoukas Octet Ontario Tour Jan 22, 2025 - 7:30 PM EST
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May 25 – June 8 A conductor with a very focused expression raises his baton.

A journey of music, connection, and cultural exchange

On its 2025 tour to Korea and Japan, the NAC Orchestra, led by Alexander Shelley, will showcase Canadian artists through performance and community events.

  • Poema - kelly-marie-murphy kevin lau new album

    Strauss reimagined

    The NAC Orchestra’s debut album in a series exploring the tone poems of Richard Strauss fuses his creative brilliance with contemporary… The NAC Orchestra’s debut album in a series exploring… The NAC Orchestra’s debut album in a series exploring the tone poems of Richard Strauss fuses his creative brilliance with contemporary works by Kelly Marie-Murphy and Kevin Lau.

  • A quirky creature made up of musical instrument parts and machine cogs appears on a blue background with a Big Bang festival logo. February 15-16

    Get into the groove with BIG BANG!

    Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable!… Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants,… Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable! BIG BANG is back with sonic adventures for the whole family.

  • Two people sit at a cozy table, sharing a drink with two straws. 1 Elgin

    Spectacular new season of Resident Chefs

    Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists, we invite you to savour an eclectic fusion of flavours, techniques, and cultural inspirations.… Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists,… Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists, we invite you to savour an eclectic fusion of flavours, techniques, and cultural inspirations.

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